[Childcare] August origami: simple and cute ideas
August is a great month for playing outside, but on extremely hot days, there are times when you’d rather stay cool indoors.
So in this article, we’ve gathered origami ideas that are perfect for August!
We’ll show you how to make summertime favorites like fireworks, watermelon, and shaved ice, as well as cute sea creatures.
There are also ideas you can use for preschool and kindergarten crafts, so be sure to check them out.
All of these are easy to make, so even kids who are just starting with origami can give them a try!
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[Childcare] August origami. Simple and cute ideas (11–20)
The hole punch is cute! Sunflower paper cutoutNEW!
How about making sunflower kirigami out of origami paper? Kirigami is a fun craft that lets you enjoy the surprise and excitement when you unfold it.
Fold a sheet of yellow origami paper twice to make a square, and once more to make a triangle.
Fold it in half again, then use a pencil to draw the shapes and patterns of the petals.
Cut along the lines you drew with scissors, punch some holes with a hole punch, and then unfold it.
Thinking about what shape it will become as you cut—only to open it and find something completely different!—is one of the real pleasures of kirigami.
Be sure to add your favorite patterns and try making your very own original sunflower.
Paper-cut sunflower you can even make the leaves for!NEW!
With a single sheet of origami paper, you can make everything from the sunflower’s bloom to its stem and leaves! First, fold the paper in half vertically with the colored side facing inward.
Next, draw half of a sunflower—from the flower through the stem and leaves—on the paper.
Then simply cut along the lines you drew! By adding fine slits, you can show the border between the yellow petals and the brown center, as well as the veins on the leaves.
If you like, add facial features with round stickers to finish a cute sunflower!
ice cream
When you think of summer, many of you probably picture sweet, delicious ice cream.
While you might not often get to enjoy double or triple scoops in real life, you can make them with origami! The finished size will differ depending on whether you use 7.5 cm or 15 cm origami paper, but if you’re folding with kids, starting with 15 cm is recommended.
For the ice cream part, choose your favorite colors or patterns to create your ideal ice cream.
It’s an origami idea that lets your imagination soar.
whale
Whales that spout powerfully are so cool, aren’t they? Let’s make one of these popular ocean friends—a whale—out of origami! This origami is perfect for children who love sea creatures.
If you make crisp creases, the steps that follow should go smoothly.
It might be a bit challenging for very young children, so it’s a good idea for a parent or guardian to help.
For the whale’s eyes, you can either draw them directly or use round stickers—both are fine.
It would be lovely to make lots of other sea creatures besides the whale and decorate a wall with them, don’t you think?
fireworks
Fireworks are a quintessential symbol of summer.
Their vibrant colors instantly brighten up any space! Here, we’ll introduce paper fireworks made with origami—perfect for decorating children’s rooms or the walls of nurseries and kindergartens.
Just fold the origami and cut it into firework patterns.
Simply changing the way you cut creates fireworks with many different looks, so feel free to snip away however you like.
It’s exciting to see what kind of firework appears when you unfold the paper! When displaying them on a wall, using a different colored sheet of origami as the background can make them look even more festive.
shaved ice
Let’s make a shaved ice craft by adapting the folding method for the traditional origami “cup.” The steps are simple, so even children around 2–3 years old can try it.
Up to a certain point, you fold it the same way as the cup.
When you fold back the rim—the part that becomes the mouth of the cup—fold only one side, and the white ice part will appear.
After that, use pens in your favorite colors to represent the syrup.
It’s also fun to freely draw on the shaved-ice cup portion.
You could even set up a pretend shaved ice stand with friends or teachers.
Try making shaved ice in lots of different flavors!
[Childcare] August origami: simple and cute ideas (21–30)
crab
This is an easy origami crab that even young children can try on their own! Even if you can’t go to the beach during summer vacation, it’ll definitely make you feel like you did.
The folds are basically simple, but adding guide lines in advance might help little kids fold more smoothly.
For the finishing touch, drawing the eyes directly or sticking on round stickers looks cute, too! Make lots in different colored paper and have fun.
The finished crabs will make great summer memories if you display them on the wall.